Bismarck weekly tribune., 1887-02-04
DAKOTA.
Walls Of Woe from Flandreau, Aber.
deem and Points South Con-
cerning the Weather.

Spicy Special from Gladstone Cen
eral Items Of Interest from All
Over the Territory.
i.t si5r q. Gladstone.
GLADSTONE, ID. T., Jan. 3O.-[Speciall-1
Our trains, for the first time in five years.
were laid up yesterday all through the west
Missouri country A severe wind storm
prevailed, drifting the snow badly into the
cuts. A snow plow went through from the
west this morning attached to a double
header, making ten to twelve miles per
hour, and trains Will undoubtedly resume
operations tomorrow. The wind has proven
to be a great benefit to those having stock,
as it has uncovered the grass in many
places. & &.t
Mr.. H. D. Breene, our station agent, hav-
ing contracted a severe cold. is confined to
his room, and Mr.. Snyder, of Cedar. Rapids,
Iowa, has taken his place. sa
Mr.. Renke, the gentlemanly and live
representative of ST. Paul wholesale house.
made his first trip since the holidays and
spent day at Gladstone recently. /.
We understand that Messrs. Dickinson
and Lawrence, are endeavoring to promote
legislation to the end of changing the east
county line Of Stark in such a way as to
the law of congress prohibiting changes in
county lines; it is difficult to see how the
territorial legislature can do more than de-
fine the exact locality of the meridian line
that designates the present boundary.
This line having been established on a
fixed meridian, Is no more subject to
change than the equator.
an acquaintance with the creamery and
dairy business, has not yet made the dis
covery of the fine opening here for such an
enterprise, there being in this vicinity such
an abundance Of ice-cold, pure
spring water, and excellent pas
could be raised to tide a large herd over
the severest winters. 1t would prove of
great advantage to the whole country, and
growing bonanza to the proprietor.
From present indications we have reason
to expect large Immigration the coming
spring. The natural advantages Of our
town are becoming known.
Mr.. w. 81. Bates, our newly appointed
postmaster, took possession of the office
yesterday and has moved into A. B. Robin
sons drug store, making a very convenient
and central location.
Cromwell.
CROMWELL, Jan. M.-[Special. Mrs. T.
R. Kemp and little boy, of Francis, are
making visit at Mr.. o. A. Southmayd's.
Chester Mattson left here for home Sun
day. Since Chet has been in town, he has
been suffering greatly from tooth ache
The many friends of DR.. II. G. Evarts, Of
Pavilion, N. Y, formerly of Flushing, L. L.,
will perhaps be surprised to learn of his
marriage recently to a young Swiss lady.
1t will be remembered that the gallant
doctor was in Bismarck two years ago and
was particular friend of Or. Pett1t.
Mr.. o. A. Southmayd, of this place, is in
Bismarck. He is appointed as engrOssing
clerk at the capitol during the legislative
assembly.
Friday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Kemp,
with Mrs. George Chadwick. During their
stay, a lively little blizzard started up and
compelled them to stay until morning. A
fine antelope was partaken of, which was
killed the preceding day by George Chad
wick, .Jr. Later on, games were played and
some fine music was listened to. Among
e on the jews-harp, who made the air re-
Ound with their melodies.
George Dustin and Dan. Durgin, from
Lake Garfield, passed through here Satur-
day ON their way to Bismarck.
Miss Mabel Frood and brother Thomas
are at Lake Garfield.
Miss Belle Andrews is making visit at
Mrs. NJ. L. Mattson's, in Francis township.
TAYLOR.
TAYLOR, OAK, Jan. 26.-[Speciall l.-On
Monday eight inches more snow fell; max
ing the total precipitation up to date
eighty inches. This last snow lies like a
blanket over tine other snow. it not having
drifted any.
c. W. Livingston, while stopping at the
hotel on Monday evening, was suddenly
taken i'll with Inflammation of the bowels
and at present lies in precarious condi-
ton. DR.. Stickney, of Dickinson, is attend
ing gNa him: 9.xa not n;ssaa . a.v nm ~ date
that we have not had two mails, one from
each way. Surely the n. p. is worthy o.
credit for their enterprise in keeping the
road open.
A. B. Berry's two little girls have beer
quite sick with colds, but are now recover
AuS.
Travelling with teams is almost imprac-
ticable, owing to the deep snow.
Wall From Pierre.
PIERRE, OAK, Jan. 31.-Each succeeding
storm in Dakota this year seems to surpas
the former in severity. Last night wit
messed the severest blizzard known sine
81. The mercury was down to 25o beloy
zero and the snow fell to the depth Of on
foot and drifted to the depth Of twent
feet. The cold weather for the past tw
months averages 12o below zero. 1t is
hard winter on Dakota people.
Huron's Protest.
HURON, OAK, Feb. 1.-The mayor and cit
and county officers today sent telegram
Senator Gallon denouncing the charge
against Judge Church :as false and malic
. ious. At meeting OF the Bar association
aresolution making like affirmation passes
and was also sent to Washington.
IS 7$s-hf}. His Last Drunk.
E. ABERDEEN, OAK, Feb. Is. A. Keen,